Pure Life Ministries Podcast

To many's surprise, life with God is not just one joyful moment after another. The truth is, suffering is part of the Christian walk. Wives wounded by a husband’s porn addiction or infidelity, know this truth personally.  Kathy Gallagher joins the podcast to offer clarity, comfort, and a God‑centered hope for wives navigating pain, confusion, and the hard questions of why God allows suffering in their marriage.   Resources we mentioned: Hope for Struggling Marriages (Video Series) By Kathy Gallagher When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart (Book) By Kathy Gallagher Hope for Hurting Wives (Podcast Series) By Pure Life Ministries Refined as Silver (Podcast Series) By Pure Life Ministries Learn More About the Pure Life Ministries 26th Annual Conference Register for the Conference   Have Any Questions for Us? 📧Email: podcast@purelifeministries.org

This week, we wanted to release some extra content from our recent conversation about dating. In this extended segment, the guys share practical, Christ‑centered principles for building a strong, Spirit‑filled marriage. Their simple, memorable insights offer encouragement for anyone dating, preparing for marriage, or hoping to cultivate a home rooted in faith.   Resources we mentioned: #667 - God-First Dating in a Sex-First Culture (Podcast) By Pure Life Ministries

There are over 5,000 dating sites and apps worldwide. It’s clear people are longing for connection. But in a culture that celebrates casual intimacy and moral compromise, how should a Christian approach dating? We certainly cannot follow the pattern our culture has normalized.   This week, three married staff members share how God guided their dating journeys with intention, faith, and purpose. If you desire a relationship that honors God and lays a solid foundation for marriage, this episode offers candid insights to help you navigate this hazardous terrain.   This conversation is especially meaningful for those rebuilding their lives after sexual sin.   Resources we mentioned: How to Approach Dating as a Christian (Article) By Pure Life Ministries #393 - Is Purity all that Matters in Christian Dating? (Podcast) By Pure Life Ministries   Have Any Questions for Us? 📧Email: podcast@purelifeministries.org

After the seventh seal is broken, and before God judges the earth, there are thirty minutes of silence in Heaven. Millions of saints and angels stop everything they are doing at the sober reality of the impending judgment. While this is a great and terrible scene, even then, God's heart is still longing for men and women to turn their hearts to Him in repentance while they still can.

Breaking free from sexual sin can feel overwhelming, especially with temptations everywhere. One of the keys to winning is developing a sensitive conscience towards sin and recognizing the deceptive nature of temptation. In this episode, biblical counselor Regan Bowman shares insights on discerning Holy Spirit conviction and cultivating a heart that responds to God.   Resources we mentioned: Pure Life Ministries Residential Program Pure Life Ministries Overcomers At-Home Program   Have Any Questions for Our Upcoming Q & A? 📧Email: podcast@purelifeministries.org

Revelation 6 ends saying that the great day of the wrath of God has come and asks the question, who can withstand it? Revelation 7 answers that question as we see true believers sealed and protected from that wrath as it falls upon the earth. What does this mean? And why is this chapter followed by a scene where many saints are seen worshiping before the throne? Find out with Steve Gallagher on the next episode in our Revelation series.

Lust can feel like an unbeatable opponent. But it isn’t. This episode exposes the enemy’s predictable playbook—every move driven by the same tactics he's been using for 1000s of years. Many believers feel trapped by lust when real freedom is right there for the taking. Too often we rely on our own strength, instead of fighting a spiritual battle with powerful, spiritual weapons.   Resources we mentioned: At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry (Book) By Steve Gallagher Learn More About the Pure Life Ministries 26th Annual Conference Register for the Conference   Have Any Questions for Our Upcoming Q & A? 📧Email: podcast@purelifeministries.org

From the Chapel: In this passionate talk that Nate Danser gave on faith at a special Sunday evening service in the Pure Life Ministries Chapel, he emphasizes that a faith that withstands the storms of life is founded on the truth rather than our own blind whims. We need the kind of faith that does not listen to our feelings or what our past experience tells. Rather, we need a faith founded on the truth of God's Word.

The world keeps redefining truth; but that struggle isn’t new. Since the garden of Eden, humanity is continually tempted to question God’s Word and follow self instead. While this path promises fulfillment, it always brings coldness and chaos. Yet God’s truth will always remain steady, rooted, and unshakable, offering strength and clarity for all who cling to His Word.   Have Any Questions for Our Upcoming Q & A? 📧Email: podcast@purelifeministries.org

This week’s bonus episode features a wives Q&A from our 2021 annual conference. Hear honest, heartfelt answers to some of the most common questions wives ask. Joining the panel are ministry cofounder Kathy Gallagher and biblical counselors Susan Smith and Jessie Meldrum. This conversation offers wisdom, clarity, and encouragement for wives in every season.   Learn More About the Pure Life Ministries 26th Annual Conference Register for the Conference

In this episode of the podcast, we're playing a 2024 conference Q&A featuring graduates of our residential and virtual counseling programs. They share practical, firsthand insight on how sincere believers can live holy, consecrated lives and remain faithful to Christ while navigating and responding to a godless culture.   Learn More About the Pure Life Ministries 26th Annual Conference Register for the Conference

Revelation 6 famously depicts the opening of the 7 seals. Each opening results in an increase of trouble and despair upon the earth. Specifically, the breaking of the 6th seal ushers in the ominous "Day of the Lord" -  a day of great judgment on those in rebellion to Him, but also God's final call of repentance and surrender before mercy is cut off forever.

Ministry is often treated as a title, but it is meant to be an act of service. Continuing the theme of devotion, this episode features Josh Rowand, a man with extensive experience in ministry. Once serving for himself while hiding a life of sin, he now knows that ministry involves much more than image and being busy – it’s about helping others in humility, sincerity, and a faith that is actively lived out rather than merely spoken.   📧Email: podcast@purelifeministries.org   Resources we mentioned: At the Altar of Sexual Idolatry (Book) By Steve Gallagher

Join us for a special bonus segment where Steve Gallagher teaches on Revelation 4 & 5. We’ll examine John’s vision of Heaven, where seeing the Lord on His throne offers profound comfort—proving God is fully in control before the coming persecution and devastating judgments.  We also explore how God is celebrated as Creator, affirming His authority and right to accomplish His will. Don't miss this essential teaching on divine sovereignty.

In Song of Solomon 1:4, the bride says to the bridegroom, "Draw me after you and let us run together." What a picture of sincere desire for the Lord! But let's be honest. For many regular church attendees in the United States, it's easy to SAY they love the Lord like that, but their lives outside of the church speak something different. Devotion to the Lord is CRITICAL for victory over sin for today, and for the dark days ahead. Steve and Kathy Gallagher discuss this and more on this week's episode.   Resources: Hope for Struggling Marriages (Video Series) By Kathy Gallagher Hope for Hurting Wives (Podcast Series) By Pure Life Ministries When His Secret Sin Breaks Your Heart (Book) By Kathy Gallagher

Who is the true focus of Revelation? In this bonus segment covering chapters 1-3, we explore the glorious vision of the risen Christ and His urgent message to His people. Steve Gallagher explains why the 7 letters from Jesus to the churches aren't just merely ancient history - all of them can be seen in the global church TODAY. Are we asleep like Sardis or enduring like Smyrna? These warnings are vital for believers in the last days. Listen now to hear what Jesus is saying to you.

Jesus said you can’t serve two masters, because you can only be truly devoted to one. The One all Christians should be devoted to is Christ. But are we?  Why do so many Christian organizations exist to help Christians out of addictions? Perhaps it has to do with our devotion and who our hearts truly serve. In this week’s episode, Patrick Hudson delves into the seriousness of knowing what our hearts are truly fixed on and encourages us to pursue a life that is wholly devoted to God.   Resources: Check Out Our Blog Check Out Our Bookstore

From the Chapel: Andrew was full of pride. He was enslaved to sexual sin yet saw himself as spiritually superior to those around him including those he was sinning against. But when he came to the Pure Life Ministries Residential Program, the Lord revealed the reality of his condition through the power of His Word and gave Andrew the beautiful gift of repentance and newness of life.

In the 40 years Pure Life Ministries has been counseling, we've never stopped supplying Biblical answers to those in sexual sin, to wives in their devastation, and to the sincere believer in their walk with the Lord. In this episode, we answer some of our most common questions, as well as viewers’ concerns on their personal journey with God. Questions like: • How can I know my husband has truly repented? • Am I in a dry time because of hidden sin? • How can I balance life's responsibilities and my relationship with God? Joshua Broadhurst and Bernardo Arjona answer questions like these in this month's Q&A.   Resources we mentioned: #656 - The Modern Face of Idolatry (Podcast) By Pure Life Ministries Pure Life Ministries Residential Program

David prayed "Search me, O God, and know my heart." What a bold request! What would happen if you asked Him to search your heart? It may feel unsettling to think about—but it can change everything. Could there be hidden idols shaping your life without you realizing it?   On today’s podcast, we explore why this question matters and how it could transform your walk with Christ. Join us for an enlightening discussion you won’t want to miss.   Resources we mentioned: The Ten Commandments: Reasonable Rules for Life (Book) By D.L. Moody